What the Bible Says About Building a House
A Strong Foundation: Bible Verses for Building a Home
Last week I made a big announcement that we've started our home building project! It's something we've been dreaming of since before we got married, and we feel so truly blessed to watch it all finally unfold. At just 26 and 27 years old and first time home owners (builders), we're trying our hardest to make smart financial decisions for our family, but we also knew that building a home would be a one-time deal for us. This home is our forever home. These are our roots. When we formed our house plans from scratch, we made sure that we had the things we needed, but also things that we really wanted (within reason), too.
We've been praying over our home every step of the way. We pray for and seek God's guidance as we make big decisions regarding our home every single week. Christ is the cornerstone of our faith and our family, and we knew we wanted to honor Him in all things during this build.
So once the framing started going up and the rooms were mapped out, I told my husband that I wanted to write God's word all throughout our home. I thought it would be neat to find scripture that would tie into each room of the home, and serve as a reminder to us that God's word never fails and is the infrastructure of our own lives (including our home.) I quickly got to work planning out Bible verses for building a home that we could write in each room, and I'm sharing it with all of you in case you find yourself in the midst of a building project and want to include scriptures within your own walls!
Entry Doors:
You will be blessed when you go in and blessed when you go out. – Deuteronomy 28:6
But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. – Joshua 24:15
Build homes, and plan to stay. Plant gardens, and eat the food they produce. Jeremiah 29:5
Kitchen/Pantry/Dining Area:
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34:8
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2
Give us this day our daily bread Matthew 6:11
And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Deuteronomy. 8:3
They broke bread together and ate together with glad and sincere hearts. Acts 2:46
Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the LORD?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. – Proverbs 30:8-9
He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. Job 8:21
Living Room/Foundation/Heart of the Home:
Through wisdom, a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Proverbs 24:3-4
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Love one another as I have loved you. John 13:34;
For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. – 1 Corinthians 3:11
Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Psalm 127:1a; Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Matthew 7:24
Master Bedroom:
Love is patient. Love is kind. 1 Corinthians 13
We love because He first loved us 1 John 4:19
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2-3
I am my beloved's and he is mine. Song of Solomon 6:3
I have found the one whom my soul loves. Song of Solomon 3:4
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. Ecc 4:9-12
Write your wedding vows!
Children's Bedrooms:
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. Proverbs 3:24
Strength and dignity are her clothing and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:25-26
Children are a heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is a reward. – Psalm 127:3
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you. Bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:14
Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates…" (Deuteronomy 11:18-20)
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 1 Peter 3:8
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Ephesians 4:2
I have no greater joy than to know my children walk in the truth 3 John 4. (or 1:4)
Closets:
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. – Colossians 3:14
Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. Ephesians 6:13-18
Bathrooms:
It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry or fine clothes that should make you beautiful. No, your beauty should come from within you – the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. This beauty will never disappear and is worth much more to God. 1 Peter 3:3-4
Give us clean hands and pure hearts. Psalm 24:4
Laundry Room:
Cleanse me, and I will be clean. Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7
Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your loving kindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:1-2
Office:
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as if working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23
For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will direct your path – Proverbs 3:6
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." Mark 10:27
By the way, here's a look at how my office looks now!
Safe Room/Storm Shelter/Basement (if applicable):
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it. Matthew 7:24-27
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
If you're building a home and have scriptures that you feel fit perfectly in a particular room of the house, I'd love for you to share that below! We're giving all of the glory and praise to God throughout this life changing project, and we hope that this list of Bible Verses for Building a Home inspires you, fills your home with joy and ultimately brings you closer to Him!
What the Bible Says About Building a House
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